On thinking of itch as a disease When scientists said that itching is a disease in and of itself, what they meant was that chronic itching changes the body's own circuitry in a way that begets ...

While everyone gets stressed, some people suffer from an anxiety disorder. Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, unease or ...

Living with chronic hives requires adopting a holistic approach that addresses both physical symptoms and emotional ...

Repeated scratching of itchy skin only makes the problem worse ... to lead to the development of a therapeutic drug for chronic itchiness. “It turned out that a protein called NPTX2 (neuronal ...

Chronic hives, medically known as chronic urticaria, are a skin condition characterized by red, itchy welts that persist for ...

Itching (also known as pruritus) is a common symptom of diabetes, a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar. Diabetic itching can be caused by dry skin, poor blood circulation ...

The US regulator has cleared Cara Therapeutics' Korsuva (difelikefalin) as an injectable treatment for chronic itching, also known as pruritus, in these patients after a priority review.

The European Commission has cleared Kapruvia (difelikefalin) as an injectable treatment for chronic itching, also known as pruritus, in adult CKD patients on dialysis. First launches are due in ...

For instance, temperature control is key for soothing itch. “Chronic hives might be aggravated by heat,” Dr. Gupta says. “Taking a cool bath or shower can help soothe your skin.” ...